I Made Strides Today!!!!!!!!

I was truely honored, surprised and inspired today.

Today I did the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Harrisburg with my team, Hebe's Pinky Pact. It was a wonderful feeling to have over 20 people show up to walk with me.
I am honored.

There was a HUGE surprise for me when we arrived. My dear dear friend Brent, who I didn't know was even coming to walk, showed up. Not only did he show up to support and walk with me, he had been campaining on his own for me (without my knowledge) and brought with him a stack of checks totaling over $1200.00. I was so surprised and shocked that I could do nothing but shake and cry as I read the card signed by his donors, 95% of whom I have never even met. I am completely speechless. I am so touched to have someone do that for me, words cannot begin to explain how I feel.

It was cold and breezy but we had a wonderful day. I ran into an old old neighbor (from when I was in elementary school) who is also a survivor. I got to see her, her sister and her mom who I haven't seen in over 25 years. Sarah was diagnosed 3 months before me and has just finished her chemo and is doing great. It was so wonderful to see her, Janie and their mom. I spent the first 10 years of my life sleeping at their house on weekends with them and I will never forget all the fun we had.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to me financially and emotionally, you are the best. I am a lucky girl to have people in my life like you. I just can't believe it.

My team finished 6th in the top 10 fund raisers! $5800.00 was raised.
I finished 6th for the top individual fund raisers.......$2800.00. I am now what's called a "Pacesetter". I'm going to double this amount for next year!

A special thanks to Dan for all your support through this. I know it has been rough on you and I thank you for hanging in there with me!!

Thank you to the following family and friends who walked with me today:
Dan, Dustin, Douglas, Dad, Susan, Pam, Joann, Sue, Mel, Karen, Dave, Kristen, Gabby, Angie, Michaela, Denise, Stacy, Kelly, Katie, Kimmy, Amy, Denise, Cindy and Brent.
You guys are the best!!!!!!!!!!! I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! I have had a fabulous one so far! Thank you!